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Things to Know about Ellicott City Today: July 26

Head into the day a little more informed.

No more rain for now. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high temperature near 90 degrees today with clear, sunny skies. Skies should remain clear tonight when the temperature is expected to drop to about 67 degrees.

The Community Advisory Council to the Board of Education is looking for at large members for the upcoming school year. The Council is made up of local PTA members and advises the school board. The group usually meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Department of Education. For more information, contact CAC Chairman Ted Mallo: tjmallo@verizon.net.  

Ellicott City Self Storage is holding a storage facility auction today at 11 a.m. The business is at 3470 Ellicott Center Drive. For information, call 410-461-5625. 

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And ... On this day in 1947, President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act, creating: the Department of Defense, the National Security Council, the Central Intelligence Agency and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Read the New York Times article here.

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... On this day in 1971, Apollo 15 was launched on a manned mission to the moon.

... On this day in 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act.


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